Mission Barns

Mission Barns is a food technology company based in San Francisco, founded in 2018.

The company specializes in cell-cultured animal fats, particularly pork fat, to create sustainable meat alternatives without the need for raising or slaughtering animals. Their flagship product, Mission FatTM, offers the flavor and texture of traditional meat, allowing for the development of hybrid meat products such as pork sausages, meatballs, bacon, pepperoni, and chorizo. The company operates primarily in the B2B space, partnering with meat and alternative protein companies to enhance their product lines. Mission Barns utilizes cellular agriculture to cultivate animal cells in a nutrient-rich environment, significantly reducing the environmental impact associated with conventional agriculture. They are also scaling up their technology with a pilot manufacturing plant in the Bay Area. In March 2025, Mission Barns became the first cultivated pork producer to receive FDA approval in the U.S., marking a significant milestone in the cultivated meat industry.